Legal Work Placement Student Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Leeds
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Starting with an introduction to the business and key training modules, following with tasks to complete each with a key focus on four separate areas of law: Medical Negligence, Corporate, Real Estate and Wills/Tax, Trusts and Disputes. There was ample opportunity to meet trainees and associates, with everyone taking the time to help as much as possible
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Irwin Mitchell are brilliant at educating prospective employees about the operation of the business and provide lots of interesting and rounded information on various aspects of its growth and development, as well as interesting cases the firm has worked on. It was also great to hear how Irwin Mitchell strives to champion diversity in the workplace through various groups and committees, as well as the charity work employees can take part in.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
The tasks provided give a brilliant insight into what you can expect as a trainee solicitor, and were really enjoyable and productive. It was also great to learn from the experiences of trainees, finding out what skills you might need to be equipped with/learn to adapt to. This is also true of associates and partners who took the time to talk to us.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Speaking for firm-wide culture, it really did feel like an approachable and inclusive place to work which was really inspiring. At the Leeds site specifically, it felt like a collaborative and interesting environment that nurtures development, with all employees in different positions willing to talk to you or engage with you. This was really promising and helped break down a lot of nerves.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
The insight gave me real experience of working as a trainee and I felt supported in asking any questions I needed to. Every interaction is meaningful and interesting and I learned a lot in such a short space of time. The tasks/activities were hands-on and very insightful as to the demands/skills required of trainees and associates alike.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Irwin Mitchell
5/5
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell
Be yourself! While the application process itself needs careful attention and your answers must be considered with thought, I felt that what helped me stand out was that I tried to be as relaxed and comfortable as possible throughout interviews and assessments. Also, take the opportunity to ask questions, not only does this show initiative, it helps you to learn.
